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Kathleen Mccready

New Castle,Pa

Summary

Exceptional customer care professional who addresses inquiries and resolves problems as they arise. Ability to multi-task.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Cashier Supervisor

Lowes Home Improvment
New Castle, Pa
12.2023 - Current
  • Trained and coached cashier team members on checkout procedures and strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Pull fulfillment center when need and oversee the department.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for cashiers, providing constructive feedback to help them grow professionally.
  • Improved communication between cashiers.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving customer issues promptly and professionally.
  • Resolved customer issues for front-line and departments throughout store by employing strong operations knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
  • Streamlined checkout processes for faster transactions, resulting in shorter wait times for customers , help with military discounts, credit card signing up.
  • Mentored new hires by demonstrating best practices in customer service and cashiering techniques.
  • Pulling cash drawers nightly and closing procedures.
  • Managed a team of cashiers, ensuring proper scheduling, breaks, and coverage during peak hours.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Trained cashiers on organizational policies, cash handling and customer service to maintain highly skilled team.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Trained newly hired sales team in upselling techniques.

Assistant Manager

Dollar General
New Castle, Pa
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Front End Supervisor

Hyde’s Drug
New Castle . Pa
07.2017 - 06.2023

Pharmacy tech and ordering front end for store.

Set up new store planograms and design.

Store Team Leader

Walgreens
New Castle, PA
08.2006 - 07.2013
  • Met all customer service guidelines including service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Solved unresolved customer issues.
  • Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
  • Adhered to all confidentiality requirements at all times.
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store.
  • Helped customers with questions, problems and complaints in person and via telephone.
  • Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs.
  • Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.
  • Trained and served as a peer coach for new sales associates.
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
  • Completed stock orders and managed inventory levels.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.

Department Manager

Kmart
New Castle, PA
11.1983 - 07.2006
  • Completed stock orders and managed inventory levels.
  • Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.
  • Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items.
  • Educated customers about the brand to incite excitement about the company’s mission and values.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
  • Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in the store.

Department Manager

Treasure Island
New Castle, PA
10.1979 - 03.1983

Education

High School Diploma - Distributive Education

Lawrence County Vocational Technical School
New Castle, PA
1981

Certificate - Phleblotomy

BCC
New Castle, PA

Skills

  • Excellent time management skills
  • Adherence to high customer service standard
  • Retail sales
  • POS systems knowledge
  • Personable
  • Motivated team player
  • Cash handling and management
  • Goal-oriented
  • Positive and friendly
  • Retail merchandising experience
  • Detail-oriented
  • Effective problem solver
  • Quick learner

Timeline

Head Cashier Supervisor

Lowes Home Improvment
12.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

Dollar General
06.2023 - 12.2023

Front End Supervisor

Hyde’s Drug
07.2017 - 06.2023

Store Team Leader

Walgreens
08.2006 - 07.2013

Department Manager

Kmart
11.1983 - 07.2006

Department Manager

Treasure Island
10.1979 - 03.1983

High School Diploma - Distributive Education

Lawrence County Vocational Technical School

Certificate - Phleblotomy

BCC
Kathleen Mccready